Canada Impact+ Research Chair In Health, Including Biotechnology

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Salary commensurate with qualifications; award val...
International residency outside canada required
Track record of outstanding research leadership
Ability to lead innovative research programs
This role offers long-term funding of up to $8 million over 8 years to support world-leading researchers addressing critical national challenges

Job Summary

  • This role offers long-term funding of up to $8 million over 8 years to support world-leading researchers addressing critical national challenges.
  • Successful candidates will be appointed to a tenure-track position as a Full Professor or Associate Professor with a guaranteed promotion path.
  • The position requires active contribution to teaching, mentoring diverse teams, and translating discoveries into commercial and social applications.

Matching Summary

This role offers long-term funding of up to $8 million over 8 years to support world-leading researchers addressing critical national challenges.

Salary

Salary commensurate with qualifications; Award value up to $8 million over 8 years; Immigration and relocation support provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • International residency outside Canada required
  • Track record of outstanding research leadership
  • Ability to lead innovative research programs

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion
  • Experience with cross-sector collaboration
  • Visionary research leadership capabilities

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required for tenure-track appointment
  • Must be currently residing outside Canada at application deadline
  • Full Professor or Associate Professor rank qualification

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in Canada

Sponsorship: available

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